#6B1515 Hex Color
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#6b1515 is a dim, serious red with heavy brown undertones. This deep, warm shade carries an intense, formal mood suitable for luxury branding or moody editorial backgrounds. Because it is so saturated and dark, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to balance its inherent weight, as white text can appear harsh against it.
Questions about #6b1515
What is #6b1515 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6b1515 is rgb(107, 21, 21), in HSL hsl(0, 67%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 58%.
Why is #6b1515 difficult to use with white text?
#6b1515 has a high saturation and deep value that creates poor contrast against pure white, often causing readability issues for body text. It is far safer to pair this dark red with off-white or light, muted neutrals to ensure comfortable legibility.
What colors pair well with #6b1515 for branding?
Is #6b1515 readable on white or black?
#6b1515 has a 12.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.